Dr S M Hashim v. Mr Mohammed Mateen
Case brief
What is this about?
The High Court of Karnataka dismissed a regular first appeal for non-prosecution. The appellant failed to appear after multiple opportunities and refused to pay court costs, leading to dismissal. Cost enforcement was directed to the Karnataka Advocates Clerks' Benevolent Trust.
What did the court decide?
The appeal was dismissed for non-compliance of office objections and non-prosecution; the beneficiary of the unpaid costs is at liberty to enforce the order.